Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

East Pittsburgh, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,121

Median Agei

32.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

73%1,549

White

22.5%478

Two or More

4.4%94

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%101

High School Diploma

38.1%486

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%58

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%198

Associate's Degree

11.8%150

Bachelor's Degree

15.1%192

Master's Degree

3.9%50

Doctorate

0.8%10

HS or Higher

97.7%

BA or Higher

19.8%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$59,600

Median Renti

$821

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

41.3%333

Renter-Occupied

58.7%473

Total Units

1,005

Homeownership

41.3%

Vacancy Rate

19.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

27%90

$50K–$100K

36%120

$100K–$150K

18%60

$150K–$200K

6.3%21

$200K–$300K

9%30

$300K–$500K

0.9%3

$1M+

2.7%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

115

$500–$750

107

$750–$1,000

170

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%11

1990–1999

9.6%96

1980–1989

11.1%112

1970–1979

1.9%19

1960–1969

5.1%51

1950–1959

9.2%92

1940–1949

21.6%217

1939 or earlier

40.5%407

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81%653

Electricity

15.4%124

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%23

No Fuel

0.7%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$38,561

Mean Household Incomei

$44,616

Per Capita Incomei

$18,670

Poverty Ratei

45%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

676

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.9%64

$10K–$15K

17.1%138

$15K–$20K

13.4%108

$20K–$25K

2.7%22

$25K–$30K

3%24

$30K–$35K

2.1%17

$35K–$40K

6.1%49

$40K–$45K

4.1%33

$45K–$50K

2.1%17

$50K–$60K

18.1%146

$60K–$75K

10%81

$75K–$100K

6.1%49

$125K–$150K

3.7%30

$150K–$200K

3.5%28

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

269

Residentsi

463

Avg. Tenant Renti

$361/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

110 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing86 homes85% occupied$368/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers83 homes82% occupied$371/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 851 homes98% occupied$309/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC40 homes79% occupied$391/mo rent

811/PRAC9 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $38,561/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

82.4%

Very low income$12K–$19K/yr

12.2%

Low income$19K–$31K/yr

4.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $31K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

71.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76.6% of subsidized households are minority

25.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

422%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

657

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

648

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

124(9.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured

6%Uninsured